Student & Family Resources
Whether you’re new to our school or a longtime Bearden Elementary School family, we want to provide the resources you need to achieve success.
This is a central hub for students and families to easily access information for navigating the school and school day, including enrollment, student handbooks, information about schedules, extra curricular activities, and more!
Enrollment
Bearden Elementary School serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Students who are zoned for Bearden Elementary will attend Bearden Middle School and then West High School.
Enrollment for students who are new to the districts must be completed in person by a parent or legal guardian.
Daily Schedule
At Bearden Elementary School, the school day begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. on regular school days.
On Late Start Thursdays, the first bell rings at 8:40 a.m., and classes begin at 8:50 a.m. Dismissal is still 3:30 p.m.
Students must attend for at least 3.5 hours to be counted present for the day.
After School Care
Below are the current after-care options available to Bearden Elementary families. Additional programs may be added in the future, so be sure to check back or contact your after-care provider with any questions.
YMCA provides the only on-site after-care.
Contact YMCA by calling 865-973-4074.
Off-site After Care is provided by:
- Pride and Joy 865-500-6670
Extracurricular Activities
Bearden Elementary offers several after school and extracurricular opportunities. Through these clubs and others, students have the opportunity to expand their classroom learning, get to know peers with similar interests, and explore new skills.
Student Supports
The entire staff of Bearden Elementary School is committed to establishing an atmosphere in which children will feel safe, secure, and happy so they maximize their opportunities to learn and achieve. The school has trained counselors and social workers on staff.
Library / Media Center
Our library is a hub for student learning, reading, and discovery. In addition to the school library, teachers may maintain individual collections of age-appropriate books in their classrooms to support literacy and foster a love of reading.
Support Organization
The Bearden Elementary PTSO is a collaborative group of parents, teachers, and school staff who work together to support the school community. They organize events, fundraisers, and activities to enhance students' educational experiences and foster communication between parents and school staff.